By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
This is a quick, practical guide of options to complete a household move with virus safety and social distancing.
1. Before the Move: Virtual 3D Tours
As an alternative to visiting a property for purchase or rent, have a online tour. Prioritize residences with a vivid photo tour or possibly a 3d walk-through that offers you a real experience of the home using high-detail imagery. Virtual tours use 360 photography to let you move from point to point in the house and take a look around by click-dragging the frame.
2. Moving Materials: Buy Ahead for No-Contact Pickup or Delivery
For the cardboard boxes, crating, packing paper, as well as dish packs you will need for the move, order in advance. Web or phone purchases allows a local moving company in San Antonio or retail store to prepare your packing material. You might stop by and pick up the cartons curbside, with a no-contact crew to help load up your trunk. This is a less risky option to shopping for cardboard boxes in person.
3. Moving Services: No-Contact Strategies
You'll also need a few tactics for moving without one on one contact with your professional movers in San Antonio.
Consultations
Find a moving company in San Antonio which offers a no-contact consultation. Many can assess the overall size and contents of your household by using a short video tour hosted on your cell phone. Easily switch the camera around during a Zoom video chat (or similar program) to get an estimate without an in-person walkthrough of the home.
Packing Service
The safest approach to pack while in pandemic conditions is usually to pack yourself. For individuals who can't or do not want to pack themselves - we suggest closing within a single space or suite whilst the packing staff works in designated spaces to allow the absolute maximum social distancing.
Arrange for No-Contact Truck Loading & Unloading
Likewise, it is possible to keep a safe and secure distance when it's time to load your cartons on, and after that off, the moving truck. Whether you're driving yourself or working with a moving company in San Antonio, you'll need to be present while the cartons are loaded for transport but can be socially distant from the moving crew. Remember to wear your mask, too.
Elbow Bump Friendliness
When it comes time to handshake, offer a friendly elbow-bump instead.
4. Travel: Pack and Isolate
While traveling, make sure to minimize your contact with others and with public settings.
Packed Cooler and Drive-Thru Food
Pass up the restaurants this time around. Rather, pack a cooler of sodas and snack foods as well as sandwiches.
Parks and Rest Stops
When you'd like to stretch your legs, seek out a wide open grassy area as opposed to a convenience store. Stop by public rest-stops with fields and picnic benches or seek out public parks. You may even explore a roadside field. They all are safer when compared with populated spots.
Car-Camping or DIY Clean Motel Room
Motels could be a danger. Should you be moving in good climatic conditions with camping supplies, contemplate car-camping as opposed to staying in a motel. If you prefer a motel break, bring clean sheets and also cleaning supplies. Immediately sanitize the room with surface cleaner and also put clean sheets over all the furniture. You'll be able to segregate even more with a packed bedroll.
Curbside Pickup Supplies
If you ever need supplies along the route, make use of your cell phone to set up for curbside pickup. While travelling, merely call in your order at least a half-hour ahead of when you will be pulling into town. This saves you the danger of visiting convenience stores as well as other locations on the way.
5. At the New House: Separate for 14 Days of Unpacking
Finally, give some thought to scheduling 14 days of total isolation in the new house after arriving. When it's just you and the boxes, this is actually the ideal opportunity to unpack and ensures that should you be passive carriers, that any invisible virus can fully run its course.
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Here at A-1 Freeman Moving Group in San Antonio, we believe in offering the professional residential moving services that consumers need. In 2020 and beyond, that means no-contact moving and tactful service coordination. Make contact right now to discuss the proper way to meet the needs of your moving plan.
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